Shure KSM32 User manual

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© 2016 Shure Incorporated
27A32161 (Rev. 1)
Printed in U.S.A.
KSM32
User Guide

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SHURE INCORPORATED
Embossed Single-Diaphragm Microphone
Thank you for selecting the KSM series from Shure.
If you have any questions not answered in this guide, please contact Shure Applications Engineering at 847-600-8440,
Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, CST. In Europe, call 49-7262-92490.
Over 85 years of audio experience has contributed to making this one of
the finest microphones available.
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Our web address is www.shure.com.

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General Description
The Shure®KSM32 is a premium, side-address,
condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern
engineered for highly critical studio recording and live
sound productions. With an extremely flat, extended
frequency response, the KSM32 provides transparent
reproduction of the original sound source. A 15 dB
attenuation switch allows the KSM32 to handle the high
sound pressure levels (SPL) associated with drums,
percussion, and ensembles, while the 3 position low cut
filter helps counteract stage vibrations or
proximity effect.
Features
• Class A, transformerless preamplifier circuitry
eliminates cross-over distortion for improved
linearity across the full frequency range
• Embossed, high-compliance diaphragm provides
extended low frequency response and consistent
off-axis rejection
• Ultra-thin, 2.5 μm 24-karat gold-layered, low-mass
Mylar®diaphragm for superior transient response
• 15 dB attenuation switch for handling extremely
high SPLs
• Variable low-frequency filter provides greater
flexibility to counteract proximity effect or to reduce
mechanical rumble
• Integrated three-stage “pop” protection grille
reduces plosives and other breath noise
• Cardioid polar pattern reduces the pickup of
unwanted sounds
• Internal shock mount reduces handling and
stand noise
• Superior build construction withstands daily use on
the stage or in the studio
Performance Characteristics
• Extremely uniform polar response
• Extended frequency response
• Minimal self-noise
• Exceptional low-frequency reproduction
• Able to withstand high SPLs
• High output level
• No crossover distortion
• Superior common-mode rejection and suppression
of radio frequency interference (RFI) Variations
The KSM32/SL has a champagne-colored finish and
comes with the following accessories:
• Locking aluminum carrying case
• ShureLock®elastic-suspension shock mount
• Protective velveteen pouch
The KSM32/CG has a non-reflective, charcoal-gray
finish for situations where less microphone visibility is
preferred, such as live sound and stage production. It
comes with the following accessories:
• ShureLock®swivel mount
• Padded, zippered carrying bag
Applications
• Brass and woodwind instruments
• Orchestras, choirs, and wind ensembles
• Overhead miking of drums and percussion
instruments
• Close-miking of acoustic instruments such as piano,
guitar, violins, drums, and percussion
• Low-frequency instruments such as double bass
and kick drum
• Electric guitar and bass amplifiers
• Vocals and speech
• Room ambience
Note: Sound quality is strongly affected by microphone
location and room acoustics. To achieve the best
overall sound for a particular application, it may be
necessary to experiment with microphone placement
and room treatments.

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Suspension Mount
Use the supplied ShureLock®rubber suspension mount to secure the microphone to
a floor or boom stand.
Important: Thread the knurled locking ring securely to the base of the microphone.
Do not overtighten.
Power Requirements
This microphone requires phantom power and performs best with a 48 Vdc supply (IEC-61938). However, it will
operate with slightly decreased headroom and sensitivity with supplies as low as 11 Vdc.
Most modern mixers provide phantom power. You must use a balanced microphone cable: XLR-to-XLR or
XLR-to-TRS.
Positioning
Position the front of the microphone, with , towards the
desired sound source. Position the rear of the microphone, with
the vintage circle S logo, towards any unwanted sound sources.
Selecting Low-Frequency Response
A three-position switch on the back of the microphone lets you adjust the low-frequency response. Use
the low-frequency filter to reduce wind noise, room noise, or proximity effect.
Flat response. Provides the most natural sound in
most applications.
Low frequency cutoff. Provides an 18 dB-per-octave cutoff
at 80 Hz. Helps eliminate floor rumble and low-frequency room
noise from heating and air conditioning systems. This setting
may also be used to compensate for proximity effect or to
reduce low frequencies that make an instrument sound dull or
muddy.
Low frequency rolloff. Provides a 6 dB-per-octave rolloff filter
at 115 Hz. Use this to compensate for proximity effect or to
reduce low frequencies that could make an instrument sound
dull or muddy.
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Integral Pop Filter
The microphone grille consists of 3 separate mesh layers that act
as an integral pop filter. This helps reduce wind and breath noise.
Depending on the performer, an external pop-protection screen or
windscreen may be necessary when close-miking vocalists.
Load Impedance
Maximum SPL capability, output clipping level, and dynamic range vary with the input load impedance of the
preamplifier to which you connect the microphone. Shure recommends a minimum input load impedance of 1000 Ω.
Most modern microphone preamplifiers meet this requirement. Higher impedance results in better performance for
these specifications.
ACCESSORIES AND PARTS
Furnished Accessories
Setting Attenuation
The attenuation switch lets you reduce the signal level without altering the frequency response. This can prevent
extremely loud sounds from overloading the microphone.
0 dB For “quiet” to “normal” sound levels.
-15 dB For use with extremely loud sound sources such as drums, horns, or loud guitar cabinets.
ShureLock®Isolating Shock Mount A32SM
ShureLock®Champagne Swivel Adapter A44M
Carrying Case AK32C
Protective Velveteen Pouch A44VB
Optional Accessories
Windscreen A32WS
Padded, Zippered Carrying Bag A32ZB
Popper Stopper™ PS-6
Replacement Parts
Suspension Shock Mount Elastic Cord, Champage (contains one) 95B2125
Popper Stopper™

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SPECIFICATIONS
Cartridge Type Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Response 20 to 20,000 Hz
Output Impedance 150 Ω
Sensitivity
open circuit voltage, @ 1 kHz, typical
–36 dBV/Pa[1] (16.0 mV)
Maximum SPL
1 kHz at 1% THD[2]
PAD ON 2500 Ω load 154 dB
1000 Ω load 148 dB
PAD OFF 2500 Ω load 139 dB
1000 Ω load 133 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio[3] 81 dB
Dynamic Range
@ 1 kHz
2500 Ω load 126 dB
1000 Ω load 119 dB
Clipping Level
20 Hz to 20 kHz, 1% THD
2500 Ω load 9.0 dBV
1000 Ω load 3.0 dBV
Self Noise
equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical
13.0 dB SPL-A
Common Mode Rejection
20 to 20,000 kHz
≥50 dB
Attenuator Switch 0, –15 dB
Low-Frequency Filter Switch Flat, –6 dB/octave below 115 Hz, or –18 dB/octave below 80 Hz
Connector Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male, balanced
Polarity Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin
2 with respect to pin 3
Power Requirements 11–52 V DC[4] phantom power (IEC-61938), 4.7 mA
Net Weight 490 g (17 oz.)
[1] 1 Pa=94 dB SPL
[2]THD of microphone preamplifier when applied input signal level is equivalent to cartridge output at specified
SPL
[3]S/N ratio is the difference between 94 dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self noise, A-weighted
[4]All specifications measured with a 48 Vdc phantom power supply. The microphone operates at lower volt-
ages, but with slightly decreased headroom and sensitivity.

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60 cm.
15 cm.
55.9 mm
(2.20 IN.)
187 mm
(7.37 IN.)
CERTIFICATION
Eligible to bear CE Marking. Conforms to European EMC
Directive 2004/108/EC. Meets Harmonized Standards
EN55103-1:1996 and EN55103-2:1996, for residential
(E1) and light industrial (E2) environments.
The Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from:
Authorized European representative:
Shure Europe GmbH
Headquarters Europe, Middle East & Africa
Department: EMEA Approval
Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str. 12
75031 Eppingen, Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

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SHURE INCORPORATED
Microphone à diaphragme simple gauffré
Merci d’avoir choisi la série KSM de Shure.
Si ce guide ne fournit pas de réponses à certaines de vos questions, appeler le service clientèle Shure au 847-600-
8440, aux États-Unis, du lundi au vendredi, de 8h à 16h30 (heure du Centre). En Europe, appeler le 49-7262-92490.
Notre adresse Web est la suivante : www.shure.com.
Plus de 85 ans d’expérience de la prise de son ont permis de créer ce micro-
phone, l’un des plus aboutis du marché.
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Description générale
Le Shure®KSM32 est un microphone électrostatique à
capture latérale et directivité cardioïde, destiné aux en-
registrements délicats en studio et aux productions live.
Grâce à une réponse en fréquence étendue extrême-
ment plane, le KSM32 offre une reproduction trans-
parente de la source sonore d’origine. Un sélecteur
d’atténuation de 15 dB permet au KSM32 d’accepter
des niveaux de pression acoustique élevés (SPL) asso-
ciés aux batteries, percussions et ensembles, alors que
le filtre passe-haut à trois positions aide à lutter contre
les vibrations de la scène ou l’effet de proximité.
Fonctions
• Le circuit pré-amplificateur sans transformateur
de classe A élimine la distorsion de croisement,
améliorant la linéarité sur toute la plage de
fréquence.
• Le diaphragme gauffré de haute flexibilité
mécanique offre une réponse en fréquence basse
très étendue et un rejet hors axe uniforme.
• Le diaphragme Mylar®ultra-mince, à couche d’or
24 carats de 2,5 µm et de faible masse assure une
réponse transitoire inégalée.
• Sélecteur d’atténuation de 15 dB permettant
d’accepter des niveaux SPL extrêmement élevés.
• Le filtre à basse fréquence variable offre une
plus grande souplesse pour compenser l’effet de
proximité ou réduire le ronflement dû aux vibrations
mécaniques.
• La grille intégrée de protection anti-bruit à trois
étages réduit les plosives et autres bruits de
respiration.
• La directivité cardioïde minimise la captation des
sons indésirables.
• La suspension antichoc interne réduit les bruits de
manipulation et ceux provenant du pied de micro
• Sa qualité de fabrication inégalée permet au
microphone de résister à un usage quotidien aussi
bien sur scène qu’en studio.
Caractéristiques des performances
• Réponse polaire extrêmement régulière
• Réponse en fréquence étendue
• Niveau minimal de bruit propre
• Reproduction des basses fréquences exceptionnelle
• Capacité de résister à des niveaux SPL élevés
• Niveau de sortie élevé
• Aucune distorsion de croisement
• Rejet en mode commun et suppression des
parasites haute fréquence exceptionnels
Variantes
Le KSM32/SL est de couleur champagne et comprend
les accessoires suivants :
• Mallette de transport en aluminium avec verrouillage
• Suspension silentbloc élastique ShureLock®
• Sacoche de protection en velours
Le KSM32/CG a une finition gris anthracite mat pour
les situations où il est préférable que le microphone
soit moins visible, par exemple pour une production en
direct et sur scène. Il est accompagné des accessoires
suivants :
• Pince articulée ShureLock®
• Sac fourre-tout rembourré à fermeture éclair pour
le transport
Applications
• Cuivres et bois
• Orchestres, choeurs et ensembles d’instruments
à vent
• Prise de son en overhead des batteries et
percussions
• Prise de son en proximité d’instruments acoustiques
tels que le piano, la guitare, les violons, la batterie et
les percussions
• Instruments à basse fréquence tels que la
contrebasse et la grosse caisse
• Reprise d’amplificateurs de guitare et de basse
électriques
• Chant et voix parlée
• Son d’ambiance
Remarque : Le placement du microphone et
l’acoustique des locaux ont des répercussions significa-
tives sur la qualité du son. Pour obtenir le meilleur son
dans une application donnée, il peut être souhaitable
de faire des essais de placement du microphone et de
traitements de la pièce.